Commodity traders now cozy up to TrumpDonald Trump's administration is actively engaging in commodity dealmaking, a significant shift for historically apolitical traders. Proxim...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
‘America’s petro-imperialism in Iran has already hiked US fuel cost by $20 billion’Jeff D. Colgan highlights the economic toll of the Iran war on American households. He explains how US military actions against oil-produci...
16 Apr, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
US-Russia 'V-day': Embracing the dollar, oil & gas partnershipThe high-level memo, which was drafted this year, details seven points where, in the Kremlin's view, Russian and US economic interests coul...
13 Feb, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
India-Russia ties continue to grow across trade, defence and cultural sectors: MEANew Delhi and Moscow's relationship is steadily growing. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed ongoing cooperation across trade, defen...
12 Feb, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
US pushes for Venezuela investment, energy secretary warns about legitimacy of Chinese dealsUnited States Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Venezuela. He indicated that legitimate deals by Chinese companies will be acceptable. ...
12 Feb, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
US India Trade Deal: Washington cuts tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%The United States has lowered its import tariff on Indian goods to 18 percent. India will now eliminate its tariffs and non-tariff barriers...
03 Feb, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
How much does Venezuela owe China, and why is oil involved?America's control over Venezuela's oil exports diverts crude shipments previously used to repay China. Venezuela owes China billions, with ...
23 Jan, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Down with US petroarchy: Venezuela, sanctions and oil, what India risks in a new energy cold warIndia navigates a complex energy landscape. US actions in Venezuela highlight global energy market volatility. India, reliant on imported e...
16 Jan, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Russia’s allies complain Putin was nowhere when it mattered mostAs Russia's focus shifts to Ukraine, its authoritarian allies like Venezuela, Syria, Cuba, and Iran feel neglected, experiencing a decline ...
14 Jan, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
How Trump's Russia dealings are rife with contradictions and pose a risk to both sidesAmerica seizing a Russian oil tanker in a military operation just showed a conflict between President Trump's goal of stability with Russia...
08 Jan, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
US allies and adversaries use UN meeting to critique Venezuela intervention as America defends itAllies and adversaries at the UN Security Council criticized the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Da...
06 Jan, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
Russia abandoning Venezuela? Moscow reroutes tourists to Cuba as the US deploys 11 warships and 15,000 troops in the CaribbeanRussian flights to Venezuela are being rerouted to Cuba. This change follows a potential security threat to civilian aircraft in Venezuelan...
01 Dec, 2025, 06.25 AM IST
The US 25% levy on India is certainly not to ‘make it harder for the Russians’The US is set to impose tariffs on India, raising questions about its strategy to pressure Russia. Despite sanctioning Iran and Venezuela, ...
26 Aug, 2025, 06.31 AM IST
OPEC would miss 'friend Trump', wary of strains under BidenBiden could modify US diplomatic relations with three members of OPEC - de facto leader Saudi Arabia, and sanctioned countries Iran and Ven...
08 Nov, 2020, 05.30 PM IST
Falling oil prices amid coronavirus pandemic: What it means for India and other playersThe US itself is groaning under the weight of its own oil. Shale producers, who have, for the past five years run rings around traditional ...
25 Apr, 2020, 11.35 PM IST
India seeks right balance of ties with US, IranNew Delhi plans to assert its strategic autonomy by continuing to pursue its partnership with Tehran in long-term strategic interests, acco...
25 Apr, 2019, 07.14 AM IST
BRICS under new Brazilian PresidentNew Brazilian government has started a radical reorientation of strategic partners, in line with the populist winds that have shaken much o...
06 Feb, 2019, 10.15 AM IST